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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.14, 1,053.59 and 631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.14, 1,053.59 and 631.86 is: 870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.14 : 1,053.59 = 631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.14/1,053.59 = 631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.14x = 1,053.59 × 631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.14x = 665,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,718.22/765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.07

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